Communicates information and acts as a resource for clients by telephone and fax.  Gathers necessary information from clients to help in providing timely and accurate laboratory results (reports).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under close supervision, acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Contacts clients of abnormal test results, problems with specimens and requisitions, verify information.
• Assists clients with questions regarding status of tests, test requirements, specimen handling, etc.
• Assists clients with requests for changes to their requisitions, critical values, and patient information.
• Documents all calls into appropriate systems.
• Instructs (assists) clients with test ordering, specimen preparation, packaging, and shipping specimens.
• Takes supply orders, sets up standing orders and arranges for the appropriate delivery time and any related reports as needed.
• Keeps up to date in all technical information and new policies and procedures.
• Communicates with Sales and Clinical Support Reps about clients.
• Communicates with all departments to resolve client questions and problems in a timely manner.
• May refer to senior staff for assistance with day-to-day problems that may arise.
• Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors